Overview
ISIS (Inter-university School for Islamic Studies) is a Dutch national research institute for the study of Islam and Muslim societies, in which eight Dutch universities participate. Leiden University is responsible for the administration of ISIS.
Job description
5 PhD positions are available in the profile area Islam and Muslim societies
In the coming six years (2010-2015) ISIS has special funds available to build an integrated interdisciplinary thematic profile area which focuses on Islam and Muslim societies. One of the main aims is to integrate and mobilize the knowledge and expertise in the field.
The positions are 1,0 fte for 4 years (or 0,8 for 5 years). The Ph.D. candidates will be appointed initially for eighteen months at the in ISIS participating university with which the promotor is affiliated. If their performance during that period is satisfactory, the appointment will be renewed for another two and a half years. Remuneration will be € 2,042 gross per calendar month in the first year, increasing to a maximum of € 2,612 gross per calendar month in the fourth year in accordance with current pay scales as indicated in the ‘CAO voor Nederlandse Universiteiten’. You will also receive a end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of your annual income.
Conditions of employment
•Candidates should hold a MA degree or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with a MA in the Humanities, Social sciences or Theology/Religious Studies with a specialisation in the field of Islam and Muslim societies.
•Outstanding research qualities manifest in a high-quality MA thesis or equivalent.
•Excellent command of English
Procedures
Applicants, with an MA degree in a relevant field and proficiency in English, are asked to submit a concrete interdisciplinary research plan. The application procedure will consist of two rounds. In the first round a selection will be made based on a short research proposal of at most 1000 words. Those who are selected will be asked to write a full research proposal of at most 5000 words. The full proposal must be accompanied by two reference letters. An interview may be part of the selection procedure.
Application
First round reactions before 14 June 2010:
•Letter of applications
•Fact sheet
•Short Research Proposal (maximum 1000 words)
Second round reactions before 15 August 2010 (only for those invited):
•Two reference letters
•Full research Proposal (maximum 5000 words)
Letters of application may be sent by post or preferably by email to the address below, and should reach our office no later than 14 June 2010. Please quote the vacancy number in your application.
Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen
Afdeling Personeel en Organisatie
Postbus 9515
2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands
Email: vacature@hum.leidenuniv.nl
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
ISIS (Inter-university School for Islamic Studies) is a Dutch national research institute for the study of Islam and Muslim societies, in which eight Dutch universities participate. Leiden University is responsible for the administration of ISIS.
Job description
5 PhD positions are available in the profile area Islam and Muslim societies
In the coming six years (2010-2015) ISIS has special funds available to build an integrated interdisciplinary thematic profile area which focuses on Islam and Muslim societies. One of the main aims is to integrate and mobilize the knowledge and expertise in the field.
The positions are 1,0 fte for 4 years (or 0,8 for 5 years). The Ph.D. candidates will be appointed initially for eighteen months at the in ISIS participating university with which the promotor is affiliated. If their performance during that period is satisfactory, the appointment will be renewed for another two and a half years. Remuneration will be € 2,042 gross per calendar month in the first year, increasing to a maximum of € 2,612 gross per calendar month in the fourth year in accordance with current pay scales as indicated in the ‘CAO voor Nederlandse Universiteiten’. You will also receive a end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of your annual income.
Conditions of employment
•Candidates should hold a MA degree or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with a MA in the Humanities, Social sciences or Theology/Religious Studies with a specialisation in the field of Islam and Muslim societies.
•Outstanding research qualities manifest in a high-quality MA thesis or equivalent.
•Excellent command of English
Procedures
Applicants, with an MA degree in a relevant field and proficiency in English, are asked to submit a concrete interdisciplinary research plan. The application procedure will consist of two rounds. In the first round a selection will be made based on a short research proposal of at most 1000 words. Those who are selected will be asked to write a full research proposal of at most 5000 words. The full proposal must be accompanied by two reference letters. An interview may be part of the selection procedure.
Application
First round reactions before 14 June 2010:
•Letter of applications
•Fact sheet
•Short Research Proposal (maximum 1000 words)
Second round reactions before 15 August 2010 (only for those invited):
•Two reference letters
•Full research Proposal (maximum 5000 words)
Letters of application may be sent by post or preferably by email to the address below, and should reach our office no later than 14 June 2010. Please quote the vacancy number in your application.
Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen
Afdeling Personeel en Organisatie
Postbus 9515
2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands
Email: vacature@hum.leidenuniv.nl
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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